Funding available from Sports Partnership for local clubs

Westmeath clubs can now apply for money to train their trainers. Westmeath Sports Partnership has announced funding, to a maximum of €500 per club to help officials and volunteers undertake appropriate training.The 2010 Sports Club Development Fund will support new and existing clubs to focus on developing quality coaching resources throughout Westmeath and to encourage all coaches, officials and volunteers to undertake appropriate education and training.“This funding will help clubs over the coming year to get the best qualified coaches and officials,” says Sonja Statham, Westmeath Sports Partnership.Guidelines and application forms are available from the Westmeath Sports Partnership - www.westmeathsports.ie or call 044-939020.